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“Our Deepest Heartfelt Condolences to all the Williams family. May GOD bless and be with you all in this trying time.
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1 of 4 | Posted by: Richard and Sherry Patterson - OH

“Dear Williams Family,
You have our sympathy with Charley's passing.
I met Charley when I worked in banking many years ago and he was at Wickes....Read More »
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2 of 4 | Posted by: Joe Conley - Lorain, OH

“Dearest Charley,
You will be so missed. I'm so glad, Mae and I have gotten so much closer these past few years; our connection being our...Read More »
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CharleyWilliams age 79, of Lorain passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013at his residence under the care of New Life Hospice . He was born on July 14, 1933 to General Nelson and Stella (nee Marcum) Williams in Trosper, Kentucky.
He was a 1952 graduate of Cumberland High School in Kentucky. Charley enlisted with the U.S. Army in 1953 at Fort Mead, Maryland he served his Country during the Korean War at the rank of Corporal and was honorably discharged in 1955 in Mainz, Germany.
Charley made his career in the building and manufacturing trades he was employed by Tappan Manufacturing from 1968 until 1981. In 1981 he began working for Bradco (Wickes Lumber) and retired in 2007 after 26 years of service.
A member of Christian Life Church in Lorain for many years he currently was attending Abundant Life Christian Center in Elyria. Charley loved to travel, play the guitar, fish and read the Bible. Spending time with his grandchildren brought him much pleasure and enjoyment.
Charley is survived by his wife of 56 years, Delores M. (nee Hardwick); sons, David C. Williams, of Birmingham, OH, James L. and Margaret (nee Blankenship) Williams, of Berlin Hts., OH, Paul A. and Penny (nee Elliott) Williams, of Wakeman, OH and Craig M. Williams, of Lorain; grandchildren, Matthew P., Adam C., Hannah E., Rachel A., Emily A., Nicholas C., Brandon J., Eric T. and Kelsey O. Williams; brother, Nelson Williams Jr., of Barbourville, KY; sisters, Mary A. Curaczi, of Corbin, KY, Martha E. (Otto) Gambrel, of Elyria, OH and Linda Sue Messer, of Elyria, OH.
He was preceded in death by his parents, General Nelson and Stella Williams; brothers, Glen, and Kenneth M. Williams.
The Williams family will receive friends on Sunday, February 17, 2013 from 2:00- 6:00 p.m. in the Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, 1110 Cooper Foster Park Road, Amherst. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 18, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral center. Rev. James Justice, of Firelands Community Church and Rev. Jerry Harper, of Abundant Life Christian Center will officiate. Interment will follow in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Twp.

I met Charley when I worked in banking many years ago and he was at Wickes. No matter when you asked him how he was, he would answer "terrible" to gain a smile...but he would quickly then say he was fine and blessed.

He made the day for many with his twinkle in his eye, smile and easy laugh.

May you find comfort in your memories of him in the days ahead.

Be blessed!

Joe, Barb and Maggie Conley

Posted by: Joe Conley - Lorain, OH Feb 16, 2013

Uncle Charley: You will be greatly missed. We love you. Rudy and Susan

You will be so missed. I'm so glad, Mae and I have gotten so much closer these past few years; our connection being our grandchildren. Little Eric is as special to you as he is to me. You always brought him water and a treat for church - he loved his Papaw Charley (that was my doing for when we said night time prayers, so he wouldn't get his two papaws mixed up). It was funny when he

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Dearest Charley,

You will be so missed. I'm so glad, Mae and I have gotten so much closer these past few years; our connection being our grandchildren. Little Eric is as special to you as he is to me. You always brought him water and a treat for church - he loved his Papaw Charley (that was my doing for when we said night time prayers, so he wouldn't get his two papaws mixed up). It was funny when he started calling you "Charley."
I can never thank you enough for accepting my daughter as one of your own and later, her husband, Brian and their child. What love and grace you have shown in trying to keep all of us a family and also becoming family at church.
It was so beautiful watching you at church with your Bible on your lap or standing and praising our God! You're a good man, Charley Williams and will never be forgotten. You will be greatly missed. Love, Tim & Denise